MAY 12
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP.
BEAT. 27/100
756 E 111TH ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 12, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIRNET. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AND IN THE CABINET UNDER THE DRINK DISPENSER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
MAY 52025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER; ABOUT 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 64F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 60F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE BOXES, CEILING, WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE REAR DISH WAHSING AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CABINETS WALLS AND FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A CAP OR A HAIRNET. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AND IN THE CABINET UNDER THE DRINK DISPENSER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
OCT 42024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SOUTH UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2024
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (71.8F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NORTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SOUTH UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL UNISEX WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES AND FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 292023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 29
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. - Repeat
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SEP 222023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON THE STORAGE RACKS, WALLS AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
APR 12022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL IN ORDER TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 232022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MILKSHAKE STATION WITH HOT WATER MEASURING 84.3 F. INSTRICTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER MEASURING AT LEAST 100 F. TO HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL IN ORDER TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2531795 ON 9-22-21:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
SEP 222021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MAIN FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOLING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 142021FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROPER CREDENTIALS ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DELI MEATS, TUNA, SOUP, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN SECOND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED. –
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN MAIN FOOD PREP/SERVING AREA AND UNDERNEATH COOLING AND HEATING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED FOUR EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WEARING THEIR MASKS. 1 FEMALE AND 3 MALE EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING THEIR MASKS WITH NOSES EXPOSED AND ON THEIR CHINS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY WEAR FACE COVERINGS. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED EPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING EVENTS. HOWEVER SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F OF HUMMUS INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC-COS AT COST APPROX $8.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN 2ND UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FEB 252020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 25
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLE/STATION AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESP. ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
JAN 82019PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 8
2019
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED SOME PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED COOKIES WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING INGREDIENTS LOCATED AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR THE PREPACKAGED COOKIES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CONSUMERS.
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